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How to Pick Ceramic Knives

Whether you’re a professional chef or a home cook, you can’t do without a knife. A good one will make daily kitchen tasks much easier and should be easy on the wallet, too. If you’re looking for quality, zero maintenance, and value - nothing beats ceramic blades. To help you find the best one, we’ve reviewed 30 new products and selected the best ceramic knives. Here’s what to look for when buying. Happy cooking!

Number of Pieces – This one is pretty self-explanatory, but there are a couple of things you should pay attention to. One, some manufacturers will choose to include knife covers in this count, which will effectively inflate the number of pieces. So, if you see an even number over 6, you can safely assume at that point that the set will include blade guards or some sort of protection for them. If the number is odd, chances are that the set includes a peeler. Most sets will have three to four knives, which is plenty for most cooks.

Blade Material – This is the meat of the matter when it comes to knives if you pardon the pun. The two most common types of blades are ceramic and steel, and each has its advantages and disadvantages, obviously. Ceramic blades will, as a rule, be much harder than steel blades, approaching the strength of diamond. This means they can hold a superb edge for far longer. Moreover, they’re lightweight, don’t rust, stain, hold odor, or discolor. Awesome, right? They also require virtually no maintenance or sharpening. Since this is a ceramic knife review, we’ve only included blades that offer true, high-quality ceramic materials.

Handle Material – When it comes to handles, there is only one thing that truly matters – how the handle feels in your hand. Check if the handle is ergonomic and looks robust. Rough surfaces might feel uncomfortable and leave abrasions on your hands. Finally, make sure that you have a secure grip – there’s nothing worse than a knife having its own mind. Of course, you should also make sure the material is food-friendly. In this ceramic knife buying guide, we’ve only included knives that fulfill high-quality standards and offer excellent grip and comfort. This can be subjective, of course, but we tried our best to ensure selecting only excellent handles.

Blade Guards – Whether a set includes blade guards or not is not as crucial as you might think at first, especially when it comes to ceramic knives. Blade guards (also called covers or sheaths) protect the blade. Seeing that ceramic blades are more than capable of holding an edge with minimal or no maintenance, they don’t really need the guards. Still, if they come with, don’t throw them away since they are actually very handy for two other reasons. First, they protect your hands when storing the knives (think of a drawer full of sharp knives that you have to sort through). Second, they protect the ceramic blades from banging against each other.

Chef’s Knife – Whether a pro or an amateur, you can’t go without a good chef’s knife. We recommend six to 12-inch lengths in general, as they offer excellent cutting power while still being able to be easily handled by beginners. Beyond that, don’t worry about the details. The ceramic chef’s knives included in this review are perfect for both beginners and advanced cooks. You likely won’t need to consider balancing, specific weights, and other pro-level specs – unless you’re participating in a high-end cooking competition or work in a restaurant. Enjoy your chef’s knife as the amazing multi-purpose tool that it is, for mincing, slicing, and chopping.

Peeler – Here’s another feature that some people swear by while others can do without. Personally, we prefer having a peeler included, especially if it’s a high-end ceramic peeler. Many pros like to do quick peels with knives. While that’s fancy, we’re lazy and prefer to use a convenient peeler. It’s faster, safer, and a whole lot easier, too. If you’re in the same camp, rest assured, the reviews below will show you if a peeler is included in your ceramic knife set. The choice is yours, but if you plan on peeling fruit and veggies often (think cucumbers, apples, carrots, zucchini, and potatoes), a peeler can definitely be very handy.

Top 10 Products

Here’s the deal: To find the best ceramic knives for you, we first conducted about two weeks of in-depth research to identify all bestselling and popular knife sets. We then reviewed blades ranging from cheap to premium. Ceramic knives turned out to be very durable, but they can be brittle. That means they can break if you hit the tip hard against a solid surface or drop them. Other than that, they’re incredibly sturdy. The result of all this are the ceramic knife reviews below. All of these products offer excellent value and quality, so simply pick the one that fits your personal preferences and budget. Get ready to take your cooking to the next level!

The top pick on this list is hands down the Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Knife Set. It includes a 6-inch chef’s knife, a 5-inch micro-serrated knife (ideal for cutting steaks and such), as well as a 3-inch paring knife (for those of you not yet in the know, paring knives are great for slicing fruit and veggies, peeling skin, both thick and thin, as well as finer work, such as removing seeds or cleaning shrimp). The blades are made of Kyocera’s proprietary ceramic alloy, able to hold a sharp edge for an incredibly long time. In fact, the manufacturer has so much confidence in this set that they offer a lifetime warranty with any purchase. The handle… handles well, for lack of a better word. It’s ergonomic, very comfortable to hold, and despite being quite smooth, the grip feels secure. If you’re on the hunt for the best ceramic knives, this is the way to go. It’s the best ceramic knife set we’ve seen and very much worth a try.

If you’re working on a budget and simply want a few high-quality ceramic knives, the MoiChef Knife Set might be of interest. You get four knives and four blade guards here. All handles are color-coded so that there is no cross-contamination (e.g. raw chicken and lettuce). This makes the set ideal for people that often cut raw meat and then switch over to chopping veggies and other food. The set includes a 3-inch paring knife, 4-inch fruit knife, 5-inch utility knife, and 6-inch chef’s knife. In order, this means you can do paring, cutting, slicing, prep, cutting, dicing, and mincing. There is nothing missing here! The set offers a fantastic selection, plenty for beginners and even pro chefs. The handles are comfortable as well and provide good grip. Overall, these cheap ceramic kitchen knives offer great bang for your buck!

Much like the Kyocera Advanced, the Kyocera Revolution Knife Set uses a proprietary Zirconia 206 ceramic blend for their blades, which allows them to keep a sharp edge almost indefinitely. Again, much like their counterpart featured as the top pick in this review, the Kyocera Revolution knives come with a lifetime warranty, which speaks volumes about their quality. The handles are definitely up to scratch, as they provide a good grip. It goes without saying that cleaning and maintenance are far from being a problem, both are easy with ceramic blades. The set includes four knives - a 6-inch chef’s knife, a 5.5-inch multipurpose Santoku knife, a 4.5-inch utility knife, and a 3-inch paring knife, to make up for the missing peeler. Of course, like all Kyocera knives, the Revolution set is made in Japan.

If you’re looking for inexpensive ceramic kitchen knives, you might want to check out the Oliver & Kline Knife Set. The kit includes not only a 6-inch chef’s knife, but also a 5-inch utility knife (for slicing), and a 4-inch paring knife (for peeling). Of course, it goes without saying that the knives are completely resistant to rust and stains and more than capable to hold an edge far longer than traditional steel blades. You won’t be getting a set of matching knife covers with this purchase, but Oliver & Kline did throw a magnetic gift box into the deal which works well to store the knives. In short, this is a stylish, affordable, and high-quality set that’s worth a look.

For pro chefs and amateur cooks alike, the Rihachan Ceramic Knife Set is a godsend. For a start, the knives are FDA-approved, which should put a lot of minds at ease. The set includes four knives – a 6-inch chef’s knife and a matching serrated bread knife, as well as a 5-inch utility knife and a 4-inch paring knife. That’s a great setup, ideal for most kitchen needs. There’s no peeler, but with a paring knife, you don’t actually need one. The handles are made from durable plastic. They’re ergonomic and provide a solid grip. If you feel that four pieces are too much for you, and the big knives should do the trick, you can also opt out for the two-piece set which includes only the chef’s knife and the serrated bread knife and is very affordable.

Like many knife sets, the ZenWare is a little confusing when it comes to how many pieces are actually included. Yes, there are nine pieces here total. However, the set doesn’t actually include nine knives, but rather four with matching covers. You also get a peeler on top. The set includes a 6-inch chef’s knife, a 5-inch slicer knife, a 4-inch utility knife, and a 3-inch paring knife. That’s a wide selection, perfect for all beginner and intermediate kitchen tasks. It’s unlikely that you will need to buy a new knife set anytime soon. You can get the ZenWare Ceramic Knives with stylish plain black handles, or with helpful color-coded handles, whichever floats your boat. Both are designed well, and the choice comes down to personal preference. Keep in mind that color-coded handles help with avoiding cross-contamination (for example you can use one color only for raw meat while using other colors for fruit and vegetables).

The Ankway Ceramic Knife Set is designed for budget buyers. Coming with no bells or whistles but elegant design, it is the stuff of Gordon Ramsay’s dreams. Like all ceramic knives, these can hold an edge for quite some time and clean easily. Better yet, they are completely resistant to rust, stains, as well as odor. The handles are fantastic as well, as they provide a good grip during different cooking tasks. The product includes four knives, four knife covers, and a peeler, making for nine pieces total. You get a 6-inch chef’s knife, a 5-inch utility knife, a 4-inch fruit knife, and a 3-inch paring knife. The Ankway is great for people looking for a nice design that fits into almost any kitchen and a simple knife set that covers all basics without unnecessary add-ons. We liked it because of the excellent ceramic material, the solid construction, and smart design.

For your everyday home cooking needs, consider getting the high-value Ceramic Knife Set from WACOOL. It performed well in our review and included all you need to get started, You get a 6-inch chef’s knife, a 5-inch utility knife, and a 4-inch fruit paring knife, all of them with matching sheaths. The blades are made from high-quality ceramic so you can rest assured they won’t take any stains or rust, as they’re resistant to all sorts of oils, odors, acids and salts. Because of its nice design, this set also makes an ideal gift for your loved ones that like spending time in the kitchen - or simply a nice way to improve your own kitchen setup. If your loved ones or yourself are not satisfied with the purchase, however, don’t worry. The manufacturer stands behind the product completely, offering a full satisfaction guarantee that includes a money-back offer.

If you like to have a tidy kitchen or take your knife set on the road with you, you might like the Artaste Knives. The whole set comes in a neat storage case, which is not only great for keeping the knives sorted, but also makes for a great kitchen gift. The kit includes four knives with color-coded handles and matching sheaths, as well as a great peeler. You get a 6-inch chef’s knife, a 5-inch fruit knife, a 4-inch utility knife, and a 3-inch paring knife. The handles are, as noted, color coded and among the best ones we’ve reviewed. The high-quality ABS plastic used by Artaste feels sturdy and comfortable, it’s just right. The knives have a custom-molded ergonomic handle with a soft-touch rubber coating that lays smoothly in your hand. The small gripping dots offer added safety. This is a well-designed ceramic knife set. It’s very much worth a try!

Last but not least, let’s talk about the stylish and high-quality Chef Essential Ceramic Knives Set. It’s available in six cool color combinations, including the sleek black you see above, plus red, dark blue, light blue, white, and color-coded (for food safety). Which knives do you get? The kit includes a 3-inch paring knife, 5-inch utility knife, 5-inch Santoku knife, 8-inch chef’s knife, 8-inch slicing knife, and a 7-inch Santoku knife. That’s a lot of tools to choose from and perfect for both beginner cooks and advanced chefs. What makes these knives different is that their core is made from stainless steel and then coated with a layer of sturdy ceramic. This gives the blades a razor sharp edge which allows precision slicing and dicing. It also means that you can enjoy a balanced high carbon steel knife without having to worry about rust. Moreover, the knives offer a food safe and slip-free marble finish which makes cleaning very simple. The handle on the knives is also unique, and we really liked it. It has an interesting pattern to it, providing both a beautiful design and better grip. All in all, this is a premium knife set that offers great value for the money.

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